Sway
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Am Am7 Dm Am7 E7 Dm Am7 E7 Am E7 Am
When marimba rhythms start to play, dance with me, make me sway;
Am Am7 Dm Am7 E7 Dm Am7 E7 Am E7 Am
Like a lazy ocean hugs the shore, hold me close, sway me more.
Am Am7 Dm Am7 E7 Dm Am7 E7 Am E7 Am
Like a flower bending in the breeze, bend with me, sway with ease;
Am Am7 Dm Am7 E7 Dm Am7 E7 Am E7 Am
When we dance you have a way with me -- stay with me, sway with me.
(Bridge:)
Am7 G C
Other dancers may be on the floor, dear, but my eyes will see only you;
E7 Am
Only you have the magic technique --- when we sway I go weak.
Am Am7 Dm Am7 E7 Dm Am7 E7 Am E7 Am
I can hear the sounds of vi - o - lins long be - fore it be - gins
Am Am7 Dm Am7 E7 Dm Am7 E7 Am E7 Am
Make me thrill as only you know how -- sway me smooth, sway me now
(Coda:)
Dm Am7 E7 Dm Am7 E7 Am E7 Am
You know how, sway me smooth, sway me now.
How to play Sway
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.